What could be more feminine than a pair of silky smooth pantyhose?
While many women opt for the bare-legged look these days, pantyhose (and tights) give a much more polished appearance.
The secret is to choose hosiery that makes you look sexy and stylish – not like you stepped out of a time warp from the 80s.
Follow these 5 transgender / crossdresser / femboy pantyhose style rules and I guarantee you can’t go wrong!
A Quick Note About Pantyhose vs. Tights vs. Stockings
Before we jump into the rules, let’s quickly discuss terms:
- Pantyhose – This is a term used in the U.S. to describe sheer hosiery with a denier (a measure of thickness in tights) of 8 to 30.
- Tights – Tights are thicker than pantyhose, with a denier of 40 to 100. (That said, most other English-speaking countries use the term “tights” for all hosiery, from sheer to thick.)
- Stockings – Stockings differ from tights in that they only extend to the upper thighs. They stay up with elastic or are secured with a garter belt.
Rule #1: Only Wear Nude Or Black Pantyhose
For the most sophisticated look, I recommend sticking to the basics and only wearing nude or black pantyhose. (Colored tights are a different story. See Rule #5.)
If you wear black hose, make sure that they’re jet black – not gray-black or brown-black.
Rule #2: Go For Sheer Nude Hose That Matches Your Skin Tone
The #1 rule for nude hose is to match your skin tone as closely as possible.
High-end hose brands (like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein) offer lots of nude shades to choose from, so you should be able to find a perfect match.
The #2 rule for nude hose is to buy the sheerest hosiery you can find. Nude pantyhose should be like the foundation you wear on your face: invisible, but enhancing.
Rule #3: Buy The Best Quality Pantyhose You Can Afford
Most trans women, crossdressers, and femboys have great legs, so it pays to show them off with nice pantyhose. There’s a big difference between drug store brands and department store brands.
My favorite high quality hosiery brands include:
- Wolford
- Spanx
- Donna Karan
- Calvin Klein
- Nordstrom
Rule #4: Coordinate Your Pantyhose With Your Shoes
If you wear black pantyhose, wear black shoes for the most streamlined look.
Nude hose gives you the most options: You can pair them with any color of shoes. For the most leg-lengthening look, try wearing nude hose with nude shoes.
Just remember: NO pantyhose with sandals or open toed shoes! (A small peep toe is fine.)
Rule #5: Try Tights
Semi-sheer and opaque tights are a great alternative to transgender / crossdresser pantyhose – especially when it’s cold out.
Tights are less formal, but they tend to look more modern and youthful than pantyhose.
The pantyhose rules DON’T apply to tights, so experiment with different colors, styles, and textures. Funky tights can totally make an outfit!
Let’s continue the conversation…
Do you love to wear pantyhose, tights, and/or stockings? If so, what are your favorite styles and brands?
Please share your comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Sorry, pantyhose are out…..period. It’s the primary #1 mistake for the TG newbie…wearing pantyhose. I tried myself when I first started dressing and my Genetic female friends made sure to point the errs of my ways…hehehe.
If it REALLY is a must for you, I’d go with ONLY nude and only very sheer! 🙂
Love wearing hose and thigh highs. From lat April through October thigh highs are so more comfortable. I reallt do prefer to wear stockings with garters. Of course they are so much sexier than any item and my BF loves me in them. But even for everyday use they are comfortable and don’t leave those irritating band marks thigh highs do.
“Carla”…Very Sexy Outfit…You Have Fantastic Legs and Great Nylons !!! “Paula”
i prefer thigh-high stockings over pantyhose.pantyhose are uncomfortable and hot. plus thigh-high stockings look sexier than pantyhose.
Hi lucille
I love wearing pantyhose and you right jet black and nude are the best colors.
Love Joanna.
Love Joanna.
I wear pantyhose mostly every day. My favorite brands are Falke, Hudson and Wolford. But I’m always interested in new brands…. I like sheer nude hose that fits my skin, black or pattern ones.
Victoria SEcret are my favorite-Sheer, classy, basic color.
Fredericks of Hollywood for tights.
My legs and feet have never felt so lovely sexy and silky smooth as when I’m wearing these Wolford Individual 10 stay-up stockings Mmm lovely XXX
Hi everyone
Lucille, “spot-on” advice concerning pantyhose (do’s and don’t’s). I am a UK lady and I will not be seen en femme without my legs encased in nylons. My regular wear are my “Tummy and Bottom Shaping Tights”(which are jet black and have a gorgeous diamond pattern where they fit on my hips. I have also got some Aristoc black sensuous stockings and matching coloured sussies.
Love Richard